From the moment the show started, we knew we were in for a treat, but we never could have imagined the impeccably delivered and stamina-testing opening number that was to follow. He jumped through a hoop. He climbed a giant statuette. He did it all. Never pausing for more than a few seconds, Harris sang and danced his heart out (at one point while being hoisted by Bring It On cheerleaders!) with so much dynamic enthusiasm and power that it radiated out from the screen — and left us gasping for him.

As if that wasn’t enough, he performed a magic trick, sprinting from the stage to the back of theater in seconds — we’re still trying to figure that one out — and even imbued heartfelt emotion into a verse reaching out to all the theater-loving kids out there. (When he said, “We were that kid,” you knew he meant it.)

And it only got better from there. A clever bit about Broadway vets from recently canceled TV shows, featuring Megan Hilty (Smash), Andrew Rannells (The New Normal) and Laura Benanti (Go On), delighted, and as both a performer and a producer, multihyphenate Harris deserves some credit for that.

I still find a live performance that involved expertly timed comedy, dancing, singing, and even a perfectly executed circus stunt to be far more impressive. Though I tend to find great comedy much more impressive and harder to pull off than drama.

PNH was good! It would be nice if he would acknowledge that Gay Blackstone was the first person to give him a hosting gig, on The World Magic Awards many years ago. Since then, he seems to be the host everyone wants for their show. Seems like he may have forgotten!!

I am not a “show tune” type if guy and, truth be told, I only caught the opening on youtube because I heard that Mike Tyson made an appearence. Also, I ha e to be honest, I am not a NPH fan and have only seen his program (either) less than five times. But, honestly, I have watched the opening number more times than I care to make public. This gu was,GREAT!

Ok, I’m partially kidding, but not fully, because it was a moment that really showed he is willing to just go all-out for the sake of entertainment and nailing a bit. It was a moment that felt improvised, but whether or not was both funny and sweet.